Samsung MagicLAN SWL-2300N User manual

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SAMSUNG
MagicLAN
SWL-2300M/N/P
User Manual (Rev. 1.0)

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Table of Contents
1.MagicLAN Installation ……………...………..……………………………………...….10
1.1 Introduction ..………..…………………...……………………………………….…10
1.2 Technical Background ………………………………………………..………...…10
1.3 MagicLAN Overview….…………………...……………….….……….…..……....12
2.Before the Installation ………………………………………………………..……….....14
2.1 What is in your Package …………………………………………………….….…..14
2.2 System Requirement ……………………………………..…………………….…...14
2.3 Preparations For Installation……………………………..…………………….…...14
3.MagicLAN Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP …………….15
3.1 Installation Overview ……………………………………….……………….……...15
3.2 Installation Procedure of Windows 98SE ………………..….………….…..….15
3.3 Installation Procedure of Windows ME ………………..….………….…..….22
3.4 Installation Procedure of Windows 2000 …………………………...……….28
3.5 Installation Procedure of Windows XP …………..………………...………..33
3.6 Update of MagicLAN Wireless LAN Card Driver…………….….…….…….......39
3.7 Removal of MagicLAN Wireless LAN Card Driver.….…….…….......39
4.The Program for setting MagicLAN..…….………………………...………..………..…41
4.1 The concept of Profile………………………………………….………..…..……..41
4.2 Installation Procedure…………………………………………………...….….41
5.The main configuration of Program……………………….….…………...…………....47
5.1 Profile……………………………………………...……………..……………….…48
5.1.1 The ‘New’button………….…………………………………..…….……...48
5.1.2 The ‘Apply’button…………..…………………………………...………...48
5.1.3 The ‘Edit’button…………..……………………………………………..…48
5.1.4 The ‘Delete’button………..…………………………………………....…..51
5.2 Status………………………...………………………………….……….…..…..….51
5.2.1 The ‘Current Status’button……….………………………………...…......52
5.2.2 The ‘AP Status’button..….…….………….………………………..……..52

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5.2.3 The ‘Site Survey’button…………………….……………………...……..53
5.2.4 Statistics………………...……….………………...…….….…....………..53
5.3 General Settings……………….………..…………...….……………..…….….……54
5.3.1 The ‘DHCP’button…….………………………………………….…..….54
5.3.2 The ‘Options’button…………………….…………………….……….….55
5.4 Version……………………………………………………….……………..…….55
6. Troubleshooting ………………………………………………......…….……….…….56

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Notice 1
This manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of
SAMSUNG Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the
user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
SAMSUNG Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. reserves the right to change this manual and the
specifications to improve products without prior notice. So you can get the most recent software
and user documentation for all MagicLAN products on our web site.
All other brand and product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
http://www.MagicLAN.com
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All rights reserved.

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Notice 2
WARNING
While installing and operating this transmitter and antenna combination the radio frequency
exposure limit of 1mW/cm2 may be exceeded at distances close to the antennas installed.
Therefore, the user must maintain a minimum distance of 20 cm from the antenna.
Important Safety Information
lRead these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. SAMSUNG will
not be responsible for any damages caused by breaking the rules.
lWLAN Card described in this document is approved for use in a wireless local area network.
lRemember to make backup copies of important data.
lWhen you are transferring data, keep your laptop computer stationary. Roaming between
access points (APs) may break the connection.
lOnly qualified service personnel must repair the equipment.
lAll wireless devices may get interference, which could affect performance.
lUse approved accessories only. Do not connect incompatible products.
lUse only accessories approved by the WLAN Card manufacturer for use with this particular W
LAN Card. The use of any other types will invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the
WLAN Card, and may be dangerous.
lUse only the region settings appropriate for the area where the WLAN Card is used at the
present time. Using the card in any other region or with an incorrect region setting is prohibited
and may be illegal.
lOperation of any radio transmitting equipment, including a WLAN Card, may cause interference
with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices.
lDo not use the WLAN Card on aircraft.
lDo not use the WLAN Card at a refueling point.
lDo not use the WLAN Card near inflammable materials or chemicals.
lDo not use the WLAN Card where blasting is in progress.
lDo not use the WLAN Card when the use of wireless device may cause interference or danger.
lDo not use the WLAN Card where the use of cellular terminals is prohibited.
lMicrowave oven degrades the performance of wireless LAN drastically. So do not use the
WLAN card in the environment where Microwave oven is being used.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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11MbpsHighRate802.11bWirelessLAN MiniPCICard
Specifications
Model Name SWL-2300M
System Interface MiniPCI Spec 1.0 (Type 3B Form Factor)
Frequency Band 2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz(Subject to local regulations)
Operating Voltage 3.3Vdc (±5%)
Receive mode : 315mA (Typical)
Current Consumption Transmit mode: 360mA (Typical)
Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5 or 11Mbps
Spreading DSSS(Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Output Power 15dBm(mW) for 22MHz Bandwidth
Receive Sensitivity -86dBm at 11Mbps (Typical)
Security 40-bit/104(128)-bit WEP Encryption
Antenna Connector SMT Ultra Miniature Coaxial Connector 2 pieces
Available Drivers Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/CE
Standards IEEE 802.11b
Media Access Protocol
CSMA / CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance)
Temperature Range Operating : 0~55(32~131), Storage : -20~70(-4~158)
Humidity 10% to 90% Non-condensing
Operating Range Open Space : 150m(500ft) at 11Mbps, 200m(660ft) at 2Mbps
(1024 bytes file
transfer)
Office: 30m(100ft) at 11Mbps, 50m(160ft) at 2Mbps
*Range differs by environment
Dimensions 59.6 ﾗ44.6 ﾗ5.0 
Certifications
&
Regulatory Approvals

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11MbpsHighRate802.11bWirelessLAN PCICard
Specifications
Model Name SWL-2300P
System Interface PCI Spec 2.2
2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz(Subject to local regulations)
Frequency Band 1∼11ch(U.S and Canada), 1∼13ch(ETSI), 1∼14ch(Japan)
Operating Voltage 5V ±5%
Receive mode : 315mA (Typical)
Current Consumption Transmit mode: 360mA (Typical)
Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5 or 11Mbps
Spreading DSSS(Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Output Power 15dBm(32mW) for 22MHz Bandwidth
Receive Sensitivity -86dBm at 11Mbps (Typical)
Security 40-bit/104(128)-bit WEP Encryption
Antenna External 5dBi Patch Antenna with left-turn SMA connector and 1.5m
cable
Available Drivers Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/CE
Standards IEEE 802.11b
Media Access Protocol
CSMA / CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance)
Temperature Range Operating : 0~55(32~131), Storage : -20~70(-4~158)
Humidity 10% to 90% Non-condensing
Operating Range
(1024 bytes file transfer)
Open Space : 150m(500ft) at 11Mbps, 200m(660ft) at 2Mbps
Office: 30m(100ft) at 11Mbps, 50m(160ft) at 2Mbps
*Range differs by environment
Dimensions 126.8 ﾗ70.0 ﾗ18.0 
Weight 65g
Certifications
&
Regulatory Approvals

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CopyrightSamsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
11MbpsHighRate802.11bWirelessLANPCCard
Specifications
Model Name SWL-2300N
System Interface CardBus Spec 7.0
Frequency Band 2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz(Subject to local regulations)
Operating Voltage 3.3V±5%
Receive : 245mA (Typical), Transmit : 310mA (Typical)
Current Consumption Power Save: 40mA (Typical)
Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5 or 11Mbps
Spreading DSSS(Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Output Power 40mW(16dBm) for 22MHz Bandwidth, 7mW/MHz
Receive Sensitivity -86dBm(Typical) at 11Mbps
Security 40-bit/104(128)-bit WEP Encryption
Antenna Dual antennas supporting diversity
Available Drivers Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/XPSP1/CE
Standards IEEE 802.11b
Media Access Protocol CSMA / CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision
Avoidance)
Temperature Range Operating : 0~45(32~113), Storage : -25~70(-13~158)
Humidity 10% to 90% Non-condensing
Operating Range Open Space : 150m(500ft) at 11Mbps, 200m(660ft) at 2Mbps
(1024 bytes file
transfer)
Office: 30m(100ft) at 11Mbps, 50m(160ft) at 2Mbps
*Range differs by environment
Dimensions 109mmx54mmx5mm
Certifications
&
Regulatory Approvals
Wi-Fi certified
Korea

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**** Table: The Operating Channels
Channel Frequency FCC Canada ETSI Spain France Japan
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1. MagicLAN Installation
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of SAMSUNG MagicLAN. Installing this cards allow the computer
to join a wireless network based on the IEEE 802.11b (High Data Rate) WLAN standard. You
will be surprised how easy for you are a part of the network with no bother of twisted cables.
1.2 Technical Background
•What is IEEE 802.11?
The IEEE 802.11 specification is a wireless LAN standard developed by the IEEE (Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineering) committee in order to specify an over an air interface
between a wireless client and a base station or Access Point (AP), as well as among wireless
clients. Like other IEEE 802 families, IEEE 802.11 specification addresses both Physical (PHY)
layer and Media Access Control (MAC) layer.
•IEEE 802.11 Physical (PHY) Layer
At the PHY layer, IEEE 802.11 defines three physical characteristics for WLAN: diffused
infrared, direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS), and frequency hopping spread spectrum
(FHSS). While the infrared PHY operates at the baseband, the other two PHYs operate at the
2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band, which can be used for operating wireless
LAN devices without the need of end-user licenses. In order for wireless devices to be
interoperable, they have to be conforming to the same PHY standard.
•IEEE 802.11 Media Access Control (MAC) Layer
The IEEE 802.11 MAC Layer is mainly concerned with the rules for accessing the wireless
medium. There are two network architectures defined: Ad-hoc Network and Infrastructure
Network.
•Ad-hoc Network
Ad-hoc Network is an architecture that supports mutual communication among wireless clients
only. Since Ad-hoc Network does not support access to wired networks, it does not need an
Access Point to be a part of the network. You can use the network immediately after setting up

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the operating mode by installing the supplied network driver.
•Infrastructure Network
Infrastructure Network is architecture that provides communication between wireless clients and
wired network resources. An Access Point (AP) and the associated wireless clients define the
transition of data. So a wireless client can access all the services that are available for a regular
wired LAN by using an AP.
BSSBSS BSSBSS
Serve
Server

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•Roaming
Roaming is a service that allows wireless clients to use the network in motion by automatically
changing the connection from an old Access Point to a new Access Point when the clients enter in
a new cell. During roaming the clients may observe the loose connection or delay in accessing the
resources of the network.
•Scanning, Beaconing & ESS ID
When a wireless client is initialized, it is necessary for it to find and communicate with the correct
group of wireless devices, including AP. At this point, it may search for all the frequency channels
and this process is called scanning.
There may be multiple APs and networks operating at the same time. It may be necessary to
ensure that the station joins with the correct network during the scanning process. To achieve this,
each AP is assigned to be part of a logical group called the Extended Service Set (ESS). The
name of this logical group is the ESS ID. When roaming is operating, there may be several Access
Points as part of the same ESS.
After the power on, wireless clients will listen on its default frequency channel. It will be listening
for beacons sent by another wireless station or AP. Beacon is a short message containing the ESS
ID that will be broadcast roughly ten times a second. When the wireless station hears a beacon
and the ESS ID in the beacon matches its own, the client knows that it is on the correct channel
and can communicate with its group. If no beacons are seen, or if the ESS ID does not match, the
wireless client may move to the next frequency channel and repeat this listening procedure.
In case of direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) physical layer, this scanning process occurs
at start up and may also occur when the client roams between APs.
1.3 MagicLAN Overview
•The MagicLAN SWL-2300M/N/P(MiniPCI/PCMCIA/PCI Card) arewireless LAN adapter
cards that provide wireless connection between computers.
•The MagicLAN is designed to operate with IEEE 802.11 (wireless LAN International
Standard) wireless compliant radio cards and uses a CSMA/CA (Collision Sense Multiple
Access with Collision Avoidance) algorithm as the media access scheme, which makes high speed
communication (with minimal collision probability) possible.

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•The MagicLAN supports DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) physical layer. This is a
radio technique, which scrambles the data prior to transmission and uses a correlation technique
on receiver to improve the signal to noise ratio and makes it possible to communicate in the office
having a wall and a compartment.
•The function of the MagicLAN Access Point is to transfer information from a wired LAN to a
wireless LAN and vice versa. When operating, the MagicLAN AP is invisible to most users
(Normally, unless the user is an administrator, the MagicLAN AP cannot be seen or accessed by
users on the network).
•The SWL-2300M/N/P both for Laptop PC and Desktop PC is small and portable as a
roaming function is provided for users who need network services while maintaining mobility.
•The MagicLAN supports various network software. The network driver is provided to support
network software such as Windows 98SE,ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows CE.
•To get further information of Samsung MagicLAN WLAN Card, please visit our website at
http://www.magiclan.com to download the respective drivers.

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2. Before the Installation
The following section will assist you in installing your WLAN Adapter successfully. You will install
the SWL-2300M/N/P Card and software(driver & utility), and finally set the network properties
to accommodate resource sharing and select the type of wireless network that you wish to install.
The MagicLAN can easily be installed and used, without bothering to connect cables for keeping
your computer to use network resources,as in case of a wired LAN.
2.1 What is in Your Package?
Please check the contents of the box to make sure everything is included and ready for use. Here
is the list of what you should have in your package:
•SWL-2300M/N/P(MiniPCI/PCMCIA/PCI Card)
•External Antenna (SWL-2300P)
•Samsung MagicLAN Installation CD
2.2 System Requirement
•Operating System: 98/98SE,ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows CE
•Computer System (both Laptop and Desktop) with a CD-ROM drive
•For Desktop PCI Card (SWL-2300P):
The computer system should have PCI slot.
•For Laptop MiniPCI Card (SWL-2300M):
The computer system should have MiniPCI Type slot.
•For Laptop Cardbus Card (SWL-2300N)
2.3 Preparations For Installation
You have to prepare Installation CD which is provided by manufacturer.
You can just install SWL-2300M/N/P cards to use Ad-hoc network.
You need to install Access Poing(AP) to use Infrastructure network.(Refer to the AP
Manual about the installation method of AP)
You may need the original CD of (Windows 98SE,Windows ME, Windows 2000,
Windows XP) to set network environment.

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3. MagicLAN Installation For
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
We will explain the installation method for SWL-2300M/N/P (MiniPCI/PCMCIA/PCI Card) .
3.1 Installation Overview
Here are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless network connection:
1. Install the Access Point at first. AP is needed in case of Infrastructure network mode.
2. You should install the Wireless LAN Card (SWL-2300M/N/P).
3. Install the software using the Installation CD.
4. Install the network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network. Most likely
you will need the TCP/IP protocol.
3.2 Installation Procedure of Windows 98SE
Please follow the following steps one by one to install the MiniPCI/PCMCIA/PCI card
successfully.
< Method 1 -Inserting card first >
1. Insert the MiniPCI/PCMCIA/PCI Card into the slot of your computer.
2. Power on your computer and allow Windows 98SE to load fully.
3. “Add New Hardware Wizard”appeared and the system looks for “PCI Network
Controller”. Press ‘NEXT’button and check if “Search for the best driver for your
device(recommended)”is selected and then press ‘NEXT’button . Insert the MagicLAN
Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
4. Mark the “Specify a location”tap and type “E:\Drivers”right below in this tap(Where
E is the CD-drive of your PC) and then press ‘NEXT’.

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You can find the “SAMSUNG WLAN MiniPCI/Cardbus(SWL-2300)”and now it is
ready to install our software.
5. Press ‘NEXT’and system will copy driver files. You may require Windows 98 CD.
Now driver files are fully installed to start the Wireless LAN Card’s operation.

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If screen message ‘Do you want to restart your Computer now’will pop up,
select Yes.
6. After rebooting your computer, right click on the My Computer using the mouse and
click Properties.
7. Check for the SAMSUNG WLAN MiniPCI/Cardbus(SWL-2300) by clicking on the
Device Manager. If you find the Yellow sign on the adapter, it shows the installation is
not successful. Select the Adapter and click on Remove. Restart your computer after
uninstalling the driver. (See the Adapter Removal in section 3.7)
8. Right click on the Network Neighborhood using the mouse. Select Properties
from the pop up menu. The network box appears and you see three main tabs:
Configuration, Identification and Access Control.
9. Click on the configuration tab and then click on the add button. Select Network
Component Type box appears. Click on the Protocol then click the Add button.
10. Select Network Protocols box appears. From the list of manufactures, click on
Microsoft. From the list of network protocols list, select IPX/SPX and TCP/IP, then click

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OK.( If you want, you can install the NetBEUIprotocol.)
11. Select the TCP/IP option for setting the IP address value, Gateway value and DNS
value of your computer. After setting these parameters appropriately, click OK to return
to Network Component Type.
12. you can select the File and Printer Sharing options as well as the access to your

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computer by other users connected to that network by setting the appropriate options.
13. Screen message ‘Do you want to restart your computer now?’will pop up.
Select Yes. It will shut down your computer and will restart.
14. After booting the computer, you have to draw out and re-insert the MagicLAN
Installation CD to be automatically installed. You can click ‘Install Configuration
Utility’to install our utility. Choose the appropriate language when a context box
appeared to choose utility’s language.
15. You can set up Wireless LAN environment by our utility program provided. Refer to
‘Chapter 4’in this manual.